Whitley Collection, Featuring Chinese Export, Furniture, and Fine Art | October 29, 2024
Tue, Oct 29, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 266
Two Chinese Export 'Canton Famille Rose' Teapots with Strap Handles
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
19th century, berry form gilt finials, each in enamel and gilt decoration of vines and flora at lids and shoulders, one with butterflies, above scenes of scholars, 6-1/8 x 9 x 5-1/8 in., 6 x 8-1/2 x 5 in.
Provenance: According to consignor notes the example with butterflies was purchased at Lucinda B. Rackley's Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina, March 1989 for $950, the other example was purchased at La Cache, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, March 1989 for $630; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina
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According to consignor notes the example with butterflies was purchased at Lucinda B. Rackley's Antiques, Wilson, North Carolina, March 1989 for $950, the other example was purchased at La Cache, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, March 1989 for $630; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina
surface dirt and accretion, microabrasions, anomalies and pinholes, gilt loss, enamel loss; example without butterflies with hairline to handle
